One hundred and ten years ago, Maria Montessori, the first female physician in Italy, devised a very different method of educating children, based on her observations of how they naturally learn. In Montessori, Angeline Stoll Lillard shows that science has finally caught up with Maria Montessori. Lillard presents the research behind nine insights that are foundations of Montessori education, describing how each of these insights is applied in the Montessori classroom. In reading this book, parents and teachers alike will develop a clear understanding of what happens in a Montessori classroom and, more importantly, why it happens and why it works. Lillard explains the scientific basis for Montessori’s system and the distinctions between practices in traditional, “Montessomething,” and authentic Montessori education. Furthermore, in this new edition, she presents recent studies showing evidence that this alternative to traditional schooling does indeed make a difference. Montessori is indispensable reading for anyone interested in teaching, training, or considering Montessori schooling, in developmental psychology, or in understanding about human learning and education overall.
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Hannah (verified owner) –
Excellent review of the psychological literature surrounding principles of the Montessori Method. The author provides a balanced review, also noting where research doesn’t support Montessori (however, for the most part it does) in an objective fashion. It’s also extremely informative about authentic Montessori practices. Highly recommend.
Jane Boyd (verified owner) –
Excellent book. I purchased it to review as a textbook to be used in an Early Childhood Education teacher training program. Full of solid information, science backed evidence and so much more. This edition has an excellent chapter on executive function. Plus — Dr. Montessori ‘s method is the foundation for this book — which in itself — makes it worth the read. This book is full of genius.
Daily (verified owner) –
A very in-depth description of Montessori education and it’s benefits, backed by scientific research.
Jason (verified owner) –
Great insight into the program and does a good job explaining what to look for in a school.
R. Crouthamel (verified owner) –
Nothing
Madeleine (verified owner) –
Brilliant
Houkje (verified owner) –
Good for early years practitioners and students on a foundation degree / degree
LNM (verified owner) –
As a new Montessori homeschool mom, this book has been extremely informative as I research and learn about the Montessori method. It is full of discussion of various scientific studies relating to education, which are helping me as I form my own philosophy of education and make choices regarding the education of my children.
Marlene Perez (verified owner) –
Informative book, getting to know all that is Montessori
Cátia Simone Marques Rodrigues (verified owner) –
Esse livro é fantástico! Minha única lamentação é não ter uma edição em português.
Ausra (verified owner) –
Very interesting book
Amazon Customer (verified owner) –
Lillard explains Montessori in clear language that anyone can understand and makes a compelling case for Montessori as an approach. The high fidelity research demonstrates why Montessori works better than any other educational approach to date. The author does what few have done: with an accurate understanding of authentic Montessori, she gives the straight story.